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What is Ethelo? “A combination of powerful algorithm for decision making and social media interface to provide rich array of qualitative information. Excellent for any group decision making requirements" Ethelo is far more powerful than crowdsourcing. The sophisticated algorithm paired with the social media interface is unique in the marketplace. Regional Director General, Dept. Public Works An exceptional advance on the state of the art that is clearly ahead of the competition. Procurement Assessment Team, Gov. Canada

Who uses Ethelo? Transportation Policy More than 100 local governments across Canada Ferry Terminal Redesign Health Planning Budgeting Smart Cities Contest Adjudication • $75m in prizes Community Planning • 130 Canadian cities competing • 15 person expert jury

Ethelo enables meaningful engagement in decision-making Empower * Inform Consult Involve Collaborate Group Give Share ideas Evaluate Weigh Make Learn Discussion Feedback and dreams options Priorities choices websites surveys ideation tools social media Ethelo’s unique technology * IAP2 Spectrum of Engagement

Community Applications Ethelo has hosted more than 300 deliberative processes, primarily on: Community Planning City Budgeting Capital Projects Public Policy Political Platforms

Ethelo in Action

Universa sal Access ss Engage En gagements 1. Large Scale Outreach Phone and web ads • Promote launch event • 10,000 to 100,000 people contacted • 2. Live-Cast Launch Event • Overview Presentation by Hosts • Attendance via phone or video • Opportunity for Questions

Universa sal Access ss Engage En gagements 3. Participation : Three Options Custom Ethelo Instance • Phone Concierge • Hard-copy Response Package • 4. Deliberation Options • Facilitated small group discussions • Collaborative “walk-throughs” of process • Via phone or video

Universa sal Access ss Engage En gagements 5. Real-time Analysis All feedback feeds into Ethelo platform • Results visible to all participants • Process live for 2-3 weeks • 6. Final Wrap-Up • Process concludes with live presentation • Panel discussion of results • Officials announces next steps